Jazz World News

SASKATCHEWAN - The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival team is thrilled to announce the 2018 Ticketed Lineup. This announcement includes artists playing at the TD Mainstage, Broadway Theatre, and The Bassment Club from June 22nd to July 1st, 2018. The Groove Series lineup at Amigos Cantina and The Capitol Music Club will be announced at 10am on Friday, March 23rd.

“Today, we are thrilled to release a large portion of our ticketed program”, said Festival Artistic Director, Kevin Tobin. “From fan favourites to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, the 2018 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival continues a tradition of offering a diverse lineup that encourages fans to explore the festival universe. From jazz to blues, R&B to gospel, rock to bluegrass, today’s lineup announcement has something for everyone and there is still much more to come."

Title sponsor SaskTel expressed their excitement about today's announcement, "Few music festivals have managed to surprise and delight fans across North America for as long as the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel Acting President and CEO. “We’re excited to continue helping this festival showcase the fantastic hospitality and vibrant culture Saskatoon has to offer alongside another amazing line up that’s sure to please jazz and music fans alike.”